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Author Bryan Chick and I have been dreaming up this book series for a while now and we are incredibly excited to partner with Andrews McMeel Publishing to bring it to life!

The first book focuses on two best friends who are trying out for one remaining spot on their favorite baseball team. It is geared toward 7-10 year olds (even those who might be considered reluctant readers). Check out the details!

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Recently published work

Publications and Speaking

Nov 3, 2023

Flexibility of ability: Learning as a lever for operational capacity

Nov 3, 2023

The learning function of an organization acts as a lever for operational capacity.

Nov 3, 2023

Mar 10, 2023

The Humanness of Language

Mar 10, 2023

“Words and people are inextricably bound together.”
- Richard Lederer

Mar 10, 2023

Mar 3, 2022

Groak!!!

Mar 3, 2022

Groak is the word!
Even though you cannot find it in the dictionary anywhere…

Mar 3, 2022

Dec 27, 2021

Mensans Go Out on a Limerick

Dec 27, 2021

The only thing better than limericks is trying to create illustrations for them!

Dec 27, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

What’s in a Name?

Jun 12, 2021

This is another illustration project for the Mensa Bulletin. Richard Lederer is pointing out some more odd things about the English language and I got to come along for the ride!

Jun 12, 2021

Apr 21, 2021

Hope Is Not a Strategy — It’s Much More

Apr 21, 2021

When people put their hope in your strategy, they are giving you so much more than a day’s work. They are giving you a piece of themselves.

Apr 21, 2021

Mar 5, 2021

Kick-Start Creative Problem Solving

Mar 5, 2021

Intentionally make room for creativity to flourish.

Mar 5, 2021

Jul 2, 2020

We Can All Learn From SMEs’ Assumptions

Jul 2, 2020

Assumptions can provide value if properly studied.

Jul 2, 2020

Apr 30, 2020

Nurses and Clinicians Want E-Learning, But Is It Effective?

Apr 30, 2020

Medical professionals are motivated learners, but they have legitimate hurdles standing in their way. The good news is that we know how to help. In fact, we are uniquely equipped to do so.

Apr 30, 2020

Apr 1, 2020

All for Pun and Pun for all!

Apr 1, 2020

Richard Lederer has written the book on puns. In fact, he has written at least five of them…

Apr 1, 2020

Creative Jolt Techniques

There are many ways to jolt your creative process. I have been sharing some of my favorite techniques in this series of posts.
These jolts are an important part of my creative problem solving process.

Jolt Techniques

In the Box/Out of the Box

It is important to define the box before you try to think outside of it.

Shift the Battlefield

If you encounter an issue that you absolutely cannot resolve, try shifting the battlefield to a more advantageous position.

The Power of Three

Use the ‘power of three’ to hone your focus!

Grid Combo

You can bring unrelated items together in many different combinations using this simple chart technique.

Twist It Up!

Are there different ways to look at the issue that is giving you problems?

Flaw-Storm

A different kind of brainstorming can help you identify how to beat the most difficult part of your problem…

Focus on a Single "W"

You are almost certainly aware of the literary device called the five "W's." But what if you just focused on a single "W" at a time?

Change Up

Identify the ‘proper’ sequence of order to a process - then change it up!

SWOT It!

Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats… Applying a simplified SWOT analysis to your project (or even your problem) can provide incredible insights!